Kick Scooter in New York City

Being a cyclist for 25+ years means that sometimes you just need to change things up. In this case, that meant spending some time on a KickPed scooter in New York City. Commuting on a bike is great, don’t get me wrong, but trying a hand at scooting offered a brand new perspective on getting around the city I love. Riding a Kick Scooter gave me time to really look around and appreciate commuting in the city in a whole new way.

A compactKick Scooter

If you plan on taking public transit like buses or subways, you’ll want your Kick Scooter to be compact. Carrying anything unwieldy just adds more stress to your commute, and who wants that? Not me. The KickPed Scooter folds in a few seconds, and it is lightweight and compact enough to offer a pleasant commute to both you and your fellow travelers.

Meeting a friend for Breakfast in Brooklyn

Just fold it up, slip it under your seat or place it in your lap and your commute with the KickPedscooter will be a snap. Take this compact kick scooter with you on the weekends to the local cafe, too, as it’s small enough to stow under the table when you’re meeting up with friends. Or get creative, take your Kick Scooter on the ferry and explore Staten Island, take a ride along the Riverside water front, or racing down the Williamsburg bridge. You’ll start to see the city in a new way when you start thinking of all the amazing places to ride your kick scooter.

The KickPed has Solid Handling

Within a few blocks of being on the KickPed Scooter for the first time, cruising down York Ave, an oncoming car performed a left-hand turn directly in front of me, forcing me to take evasive maneuver around the vehicle. With the upright handlebars and thick rubber wheels the KickPed has very solid handling, allowing me to zip right around the car without any worries. As I’m used to the 700c wheels on a road bike, I have to say I was impressed with how well a kick scooter could handle such a delicate situation.

KickPed Kick Scooter

A Kick Scooter with Durable Wheels

The KickPed isn’t designed for speed like the City Kicker Kick Scooter, but its thick rubber wheels sure are beefy enough to soak up rough pavement cruising down Lexington Ave to Grand Central. Manhole covers and uneven pavement aren’t much of a worry on the KickPed scooter, as it simply eats up most everything in your path. You simply couldn’t find a Kick Scooter better able to handle the rough New York sidewalks.

Heavy duty riding on the KickPed

At about 200lbs, I didn’t notice much flex or give from the KickPed scooter. The heavy duty scooter frame and wooden platform of the KickPed holds up well, giving you a comfortable commute. Even if you’re just scooting on some paths in the park, you’ll really appreciate the strength of this heavy duty kick scooter. The rock solid frame, in addition to the durable wheels, really provide a stable and secure ride no matter the terrain.

The KickPed is a great commuter scooter

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If you’re looking for a kick scooter for short to mid-range distances from the bus stop or train station, and you want something that’s easy to carry around with you, the KickPed is the way to go. Its solid design, comfortable platform, and durable wheels will keep you rolling along for years to come. Try out the KickPed Kick Scooter yourself, and you’ll see what I mean.